Telecommunications regulatory arrangements

The NBN Expert panel sought views on telecommunications industry access arrangements. This was a requirement of the panel’s terms of reference.

How it works

Why we want your input

The NBN Expert panel wants your views on telecommunications industry access arrangements.

How you can voice your opinion

Tell us what you think in a written submission.

What will be the outcome of this consultation?

Does parts of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 need to change? What parts of the National Broadband Network Companies Act 2011 need to be reviewed.

Consultation Information

Consultation tabs

The Issue

Consultation Period: March 24, 2014 09:00 AEDT to April 14, 2014 17:00 AEST

The National Broadband Network (NBN) will give Australians access to fast and affordable broadband.

The NBN Expert panel sought views on telecommunications industry access arrangements. This was a requirement of the panel’s terms of reference.

Does section 152EOA of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 need to change?
What parts of the National Broadband Network Companies Act 2011 need to be reviewed?

Relevant Documentation

Telecommunications Regulatory Arrangement Paper

Published 24th Mar 2014

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Download DOC (197.5 KB)

Telecommunications Regulatory Arrangement - Section 152EOA Consultation Paper

Media Release

Published 24th Mar 2014

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Media Release - Telecommunications Regulatory Arrangement Paper

Updates and Milestones

Consultation Started

24 March 2014

The NBN Panel of Experts reported released

22 July 2014

Consultation Ended

22 July 2014

Outcomes

The NBN Panel of Experts has recommended changes to the competition laws around NBN Co’s future operations.

Statutory Review PDF, 743.3 KB, DOC, 1.3 MB
Minister's announcement

Overall, the review found that the broad framework should be retained with some changes. The changes made in 2010–11 to the legislative framework and its operation worked well and were acceptable to stakeholders.